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Due to maintenance, the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library is closed from Wednesday, August 27 through Friday, August 29.

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Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (7/27)	Mon (7/28)	Tue (7/29)	Wed (7/30)	Thu (7/31)	Fri (8/01)	Sat (8/02)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 07/05/2025 @ 9:00am–07/31/2025 @ 9:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness Event Description: The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.					This event is in the "All Ages" group Kindness Challenge, 365 Days of Kindness 08/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/30/2025 @ 5:00pm All Ages Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Family Programs, Health & Wellness Event Description: The Southern Oaks Library welcomes the community to join in spreading kindness throughout the year. A kindness calendar will be available each month for library guests to pick up in person or available curbside.
	This event is in the "All Ages" group Juneteenth Exhibit by Phil Tolbert All Day 7/6–7/31 All Ages Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Displays & Exhibits Event Description: Ralph Ellison Library is honored and excited to host librarian and researcher Phillip Tolbert's curated display of the history of Juneteenth.
	This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group July Origami Challenge Take-Home-Kit 07/12/2025 @ 10:00am–07/31/2025 @ 5:00pm Kids, Teens, Adults Warr Acres Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Warr Acres Library Room: Onsite (Warr Acres) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Development & Parenting, Community & Civics, Continuing Education, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Origami Challenge Learn to how to make this beautiful and colorful origami box! You can put candy or any other small items inside. Also makes a unique gift!
9 am		This event is in the "Adults" group DHS Resource Help 9:00am–5:00pm Adults Del City Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Del City Library Room: Study Room 2 (Del City) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness Event Description: Do you need help with government applications? Unemployment benefits? SNAP Benefits? Finding a place to live? Affordable healthcare or more? Visit our DHS Embedded Worker for help!					This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Coffee for the Community 9:00am–11:30am Teens, Adults Wright Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Wright Library Room: Meeting Space (Wright) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Health & Wellness Event Description: Relax and enjoy free coffee at the historic Wright Library in OKC's Stockyard City or grab a cuppa joe to go. Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
10 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Bingo at the Library 10:00am–11:30am Adults The Village Library This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Games & Gaming Event Description: Join us for a classic game here at your local library! Come play bingo, win prizes, and enjoy a fun-filled time with friends and neighbors. Whether you're a seasoned pro or trying it for the first time, everyone is welcome. This event is in the "All Ages" group Understanding Contemporary Dance with RACE Dance Collective 10:00am–11:30am All Ages Bethany Library Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Bethany) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education, Cultural Experiences, Live Performances & Entertainment Registration Required Event Description: Join us at the Bethany Library for a special program from RACE Dance Collective. Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Citizenship Classes with OIC CANCELLED 10:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Capitol Hill Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Capitol Hill Library Room: Meeting Room 1 (Capitol Hill) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Continuing Education Registration Required Event Description: Prepare for your citizenship exam with the Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). Disclaimer(s) Be Advised: This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes. By Attending, you consent: To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know. For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer
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1 pm						This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Community Room 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Nicoma Park Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Nicoma Park Library Room: Meeting Room (Nicoma Park) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Need a place to play games with friends, work on your computer, or just visit? Join us for Community Room time every Wednesday from 1-3.
2 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Lost History, Arts Edition: Rediscovering Tales of Oklahoma's Past 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens, Adults Bethany Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethany Library Room: Meeting Room B (Bethany) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences Event Description: Rediscover tales of Oklahoma's past (and present!) in this exciting discussion series led by local Oklahoma historians and artists. Each week, we will rediscover a new aspect of Oklahoma history you probably didn't cover in your Oklahoma His